City of Pembroke Pines Hurricane Irma

Updates Including:  
Parks, Water and M.R.E. Distribution

Reminder:  Mandatory Boil Water Order remains in place for residents who receive a Water/Utility Bill from Pembroke Pines 

Pembroke Pines, FL…September 15, 2017…11:15 a.m.…. The Mandatory Boil Water Alert REMAINS IN EFFECT for Pembroke Pines residents who receive a Utility/Water bill from the City of Pembroke Pines.  As a precaution, please boil all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes.  A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. The Mandatory Boil Water Alert
has ONLY been lifted for Pembroke Pines residents who receive a Utility/Water bill from Broward County. A bacteriological test
will be run on the water before an "all clear" is issued.
 
Hurricane Updates at Pembroke Pines Media: The City of Pembroke Pines advises residents and business owners to monitor the City of Pembroke Pines Hurricane Irma updates via:   
City Website - www.ppines.com                                          
Facebook - www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines
Pines Media - Channel 78
Twitter - @CITY_PPines
 
9/15/17
Water and/or MRE’s (Meal Ready to Eat) Distribution
Broward County has six water PODs (Points of Distribution) which permit one case of water per vehicle. Some locations will distribute MRE’s. Please check with Broward.org for all locations.
Pembroke Pines POD sites:
Water and MREs at C.B. Smith Regional Park, 900 N Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 33028 -   8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Water at Howard C. Forman Human Services Campus, 851 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines, 33025 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
9/15/17
Pembroke Pines Parks
Pembroke Pines staff continue to assess parks to insure the safety of all. For safety reasons, please stay clear of the Parks until an all clear is given from the City of Pembroke Pines. Please monitor the City Website and Social Media for updates.
Johnson Street Dog Park - 9751 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026.
Steven L. Josias Dog and Equestrian Park, 5836 S.W. 193rd Way, Pembroke Pines, 33332
 
Cancelled
Jazz in the Pines - scheduled for September 24, 2017 has been cancelled.
The Frank – #FeedYourSoul  workshop has been cancelled. The workshop has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
 
Closed 
Due to Hurricane Irma, all City of Pembroke Pines Parks, Fletcher Art & Cultural Center and the River of Grass ArtsPark are closed until further notice. Any questions regarding parks please call 954-392-2130.
 
Hurricane Debris Removal  
The City of Pembroke Pines has contracted with a private debris removal company to assist with hurricane recovery.  When removing residential debris, FEMA requires that residents separate storm hurricane debris from vegetative storm debris (trees, branches etc.), placing them in separate piles, as they are taken to different sites.  Regular trash should be placed in their proper containers and will be picked-up per their regular schedule beginning today.  Recycling has been suspended until Monday, September 18, 2017.
 
Pembroke Pines Charter School System
Students attending the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System will resume classes on Monday, September 18, 2017. 

 
Please continue to call 911 if in need of emergency services.
We thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, you may contact the City of Pembroke Pines at 954-392-9443.

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Media Only:
Valerie L. Moran, Publicist Pembroke Pines Media
C: 954.392.9494 / E: VLMoran@ppines.com